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Atlanta Braves announce starting pitchers for Yankees series this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:49 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Atlanta Braves announce starting pitchers for Yankees series this weekend

Summary

The Atlanta Braves are set to face the New York Yankees in a three-game series starting Friday. Atlanta, winners of their last seven games, will conclude their series with the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Tyler Mahle will make his Braves debut against Max Fried on Friday, followed by Chris Sale against Gerrit Cole on Saturday, and Grant Holmes vs. Cam Schlittler on Sunday. The Braves have a 69-45 record, placing them second in the MLB standings, while the Yankees are 64-51, sitting in second place in the AL East.

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By the Numbers

•Braves have won seven straight games before facing the Yankees.
•Tyler Mahle debuts for Atlanta on Friday.
•Chris Sale and Gerrit Cole are slated to pitch on Saturday.
•Braves hold the second-best record in MLB at 69-45.
•Yankees are battling for Wild Card position at 64-51.

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12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Starting Pitchers for Yankees Series

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The Atlanta Braves are winners of their last seven games. They will wrap up their series with the Miami Marlins on Thursday evening, then head to the Bronx to face the New York Yankees in a highly anticipated three-game weekend set. Atlanta has been the hottest team in baseball since the All-Star break with a […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Starting Pitchers for Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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